HB 237 passes unanimously (25–0), allowing nurses with doctoral degrees to use the title “Doctor” while clearly identifying as nurses. A big step for recognizing advanced nursing education and ensuring patient transparency.
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ACTION ITEM FOR FOLKS IN NC:
The NC House might vote on #HB237 as early as Tuesday, May 21. Protect our right to health and safety via masking, as well as our right to protest!
Contact legislators using this info sheet: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
And please share widely!
A multiracial woman in a respirator with an incredulous look on her face stands next to a sign that says “the medical staff has seen an increase in viral illnesses recently. Please protect yourself and others by washing hands frequently and practicing good hygiene. Thank you.”
A graphic that says “mask ban bill H237 to return to NC house, action items”
A graphic that says “HB237, a bill which would make it explicitly illegal to wear a mask for health and safety reasons in public has passed the NC Senate. This bill puts the discretion of enforcement in the hands of police and carries a class 1 misdemeanor charge. It will return to the house to be deliberated over. The next house session is at 10:30 am tomorrow. Please contact your representatives and let them know they can't let this pass, for our community's sake. Share how this will affect you! Find your reps here: https://www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators Remember to mask up and remain steadfast! Request masks from @CLT_Mask_Bloc We keep us safe!”
HB 237 passed in North Carolina. That makes wearing a mask in public illegal, even for health reasons.
It’s not enacted yet, so please contact your reps and speak up:
www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegi...
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